South Kolan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids South Kolan Queensland
Mystery Craters, 2013
South Kolan Location in Queensland
Population	1,061 (2016 census)
• Density	9.332/km2 (24.17/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4670
Area	113.7 km2 (43.9 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	354 km (220 mi) N of Brisbane 23 km (14 mi) SW of Bundaberg
LGA(s)	Bundaberg Region
State electorate(s)	Burnett
Federal Division(s)	Flynn
Localities around South Kolan: Bucca Meadowvale Sharon Bucca South Kolan Branyan Bungadoo Electra Givelda Pine Creek South Bingera

South Kolan is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, South Kolan had a population of 1,061 people.

Geography

Climate

South Kolan has a subtropical climate with wet, hot summers and mild winters.

Flooding

The South Kolan region is situated around the Burnett River, with many properties damaged by the 2011 and 2013 floods, which saw extensive repairs and adjustments made to the approaches of the Cedars Road Bridge Crossing.

Tourism

South Kolan is home to the Mystery Craters. Discovered in 1971, the origin of the 35 oddly shaped craters has been the subject of controversy.

Culture

South Kolan is a close-knit community, as most small communities. The South Kolan football club affectionately known as the "sharkies" hosts home games in football season while still remaining a family atmosphere as well as being open most weekends for socialising and a good time while having a cold beverage.

Arts and Entertainment

Typical of a small rural township, entertainment in South Kolan is centered on local school events and social events at the South Kolan Pub, which hosts live music on a weekly basis. In keeping with the close knit community atmosphere of the area, acts are performed by local artists. Each afternoon patrons are treated to a live comedic show by local resident Ross Griffiths. Karen Griffiths is also an esteemed singer who specializes in harmonizing and frequently performs at the venue.

Sport

Each year the South Kolan Pub hosts it's 'Australia Day Warm Beer and Cold Pie Contest'. The prestigious winning title was awarded to local legend Thomas Griffiths in 2014.

Economy

Industry in the district consists of cattle farming, sugar cane production and milling, and commercial fruit and vegetable production. The township, although small, has a convenience store, Kolan South State Primary School, a police station and The South Kolan Pub which also has accommodation facilities. South Kolan is also frequented by many residents of surrounding rural areas such as Pine Creek and Gin Gin.

Sport

The South Kolan football club affectionately known as the "sharkies" hosts home games in football season while still remaining a family atmosphere as well as being open most weekends for socialising and a good time while having a cold beverage.

Education

Kolan South State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 2297 Gin Gin Road (24°56′02″S 152°10′34″E / 24.9340°S 152.1760°E / -24.9340; 152.1760 (Kolan South State School)). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 124 students with 7 teachers (6 full-time equivalent) and 7 non-teaching staff (4 full-time equivalent).